Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Ryan spoke of the stalemate on social partnership and sought a debate on legislation referring to worker exploitation, immigrant workers, health and safety and all worker related issues. That is what the head of SIPTU is worried about and would like to see debated. Perhaps it would be a good idea. He also correctly stated the guidelines have not been given the Vatican imprimatur and that is stated in the report.

Senator Dardis stoutly defended the Taoiseach's right to make a statement — I would agree fully with him that it was a highly appropriate statement.

Senator Coghlan, whom I am glad to see but who never came near me in Killarney,——